Dairy Groundwater Monitoring Programme

Closes in 28 daysSubmission deadline: 11 December 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific/Auckland

About this tender

Overview Environment Southland Regional Council is seeking a contractor to undertake groundwater monitoring and sampling at dairy farms across Southland, as required under resource consent conditions. Scope The scope includes: Collection of groundwater samples from approximately 160 dairy farms across Southland Sampling undertaken twice per year, in April and November Sampling of bores using the list of sample sites provided by Environment Southland Use of sampling consumables provided by Environment Southland Contractor Requirements Ability to undertake bore sampling efficiently and cost-effectively Appropriate staff competencies for groundwater sampling Appropriate vehicles and sampling equipment Previous experience in similar projects will be preferred Relevant expertise in groundwater sampling, project management, and customer relations will be preferred Enquiries Contact: Trudy Saunders Email: Trudy.Saunders@es.govt.nz Phone: 0273726051

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